Hit-and-run victim attacked by three men moments after being hit by car

A man who was the victim of a daylight hit-and-run was then attacked by three men seconds after he was hit by a car. Moments after the 38-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were hit by the Vauxhall Astra, the trio of men ran towards the injured man and assaulted him.

A man who was the victim of a daylight hit-and-run was then attacked by three men seconds after he was hit by a car.

Moments after the 38-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were hit by the Vauxhall Astra, the trio of men ran towards the injured man and assaulted him.

Police are trying to establish if they were intentionally hit by the car at 2.15pm on Wednesday, March 2, at the junction on Brown Street and Armitt Street.

Police say three white men, who were all wearing tracksuits, ran down Brown Street from the direction of Crompton Road and attacked the man who was later taken to hospital, where he remains. They then ran off down Armitt Street.

The woman suffered minor injuries.

Police are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident at the junction of Armitt Street or saw a silver Vauxhall Astra in the area at the time of the incident.

The silver Astra is believed to be of a high-level of specification with a factory-fitted silver sports trim.

Officers are also keen to speak to anyone who may be able to offer information on the identity of the offenders.

Anyone with information can call DS Rob Balfour, or DC Keith Graham, of Wilmslow CID, on 0845 458 0000. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.